There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
8h 45m$55–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
20h 36m$263–541Drive 344.8 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Detroitcar 344.8 mi
6h 30m$63–91Fly from Yeager Airport
- Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Detroit (DTW)plane CRW - DTW
5h 47m$125–667Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Charleston to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
5h 51m$125–650
Charleston to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Detroit is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Detroit is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $120 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charleston Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
The distance between Charleston and Detroit is 382 miles. The road distance is 346.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $55 - $110.
The bus from Charleston Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station takes 8h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Charleston to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Detroit is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 20h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charleston Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Yeager Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Charleston to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Detroit is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Charleston to Detroit.
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